DOT fines JetBlue for alleged ‘unrealistic scheduling’ that causes chronic delays

The Department of Transportation said on Friday that it will fine JetBlue $2 million over chronic delays, accusing the airline of publishing unrealistic schedules that it knows it can’t actually achieve. According to DOT, JetBlue allegedly operated four routes that were delayed at least 145 times between June 2022 and November 2023 and were each chronically delayed for five…

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Airlines offer travel waivers after New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans

U.S. airlines are offering travel waivers to people impacted by the deadly New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The waivers are meant to help travelers sort out their travel plans following the early morning incident, which authorities call an “act of terrorism” that killed at least 14 people and injured 30 others. Thousands of college football…

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7 reasons you should get (and keep) a no-annual-fee credit card

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.  Many consumers start building their credit by opening credit cards that do not charge annual fees. This is an inexpensive way to start building your credit history and start earning rewards without having to pay for an expensive card year after year. As time passes,…

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